Holycroft Primary School is a primary school in Keighley, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Holycroft Primary School currently has around 359 pupils on roll, which is about 85% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 36.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 44%. bangladeshi pupils make up about 22.6% , followed by white british at 13.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Victoria Road, Keighley, BD21 1JF |
| Website: | http://www.holycroftprimary.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01535604183 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bradford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr G Morrison |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143982 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 359 |
| Number of Boys: | 183 |
| Number of Girls: | 176 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 44.00% | 158 |
| Bangladeshi | 22.60% | 81 |
| White British | 13.40% | 48 |
| Other Mixed | 5.00% | 18 |
| Other White | 4.20% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 10 |
| African | 2.50% | 9 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.70% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Close Nursery School Airedale Road , BD21 4LW | - not rated | 2,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holycroft Primary School Victoria Road , BD21 1JF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holycroft Primary School Victoria Road , BD21 1JF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Lustre Street , BD21 2ND | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Queen's Road , Ingrow BD21 1AR | - not rated | 522 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Queen's Road , Ingrow BD21 1AR | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbank School Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Oakbank Oakworth Road , BD22 7DU | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Spring Gardens Lane , BD20 6LH | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Keighley Green Head Road , Utley BD20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Middle School Spencer Street , BD21 2QQ | - not rated | 741 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Calversyke Middle School School Road , Guardhouse BD22 6JG | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swire Smith Middle School Cherry Tree Rise , Long Lee BD21 4RU | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Worth Valley Middle School Bracken Bank Crescent , BD22 7AX | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte Middle School Bogthorn , Oakworth BD22 7LU | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keighley College Cavendish Street , BD21 3DF | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branshaw School Oakworth Road , BD21 1QX | - not rated | 285 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Phoenix Special School Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Phoenix Braithwaite Avenue , BD22 6HZ | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keighley Preparatory School West Cliffe , Skipton Road BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Cliffe School 206 Skipton Road , BD21 2TA | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.